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Devout

Losing My Faith to Find Myself

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Devout

Van: David Archuleta, Paula Abdul - introduction
Verteld door: David Archuleta
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Featuring three new songs from David Archuleta making their exclusive debut on this audiobook!

A raw and powerful coming-out story from the beloved American Idol finalist traces David Archuleta’s journey from closeted Mormon teen to global pop star to openly queer man, revealing the hidden pressures of fame, the weight of religious expectations, and the courage it takes to live authentically.

At just seventeen, David Archuleta rose to national fame as the runner-up on American Idol season seven, captivating millions with his angelic voice. Behind the scenes, however, he was struggling with a truth he feared would destroy everything: he was attracted to men—and a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In Devout, David takes you inside his deeply personal journey as a closeted Mormon teen turned international pop star, torn between faith, fame, and identity. From dealing with the pressures of being on a hit television show to a domineering father who controlled every aspect of his career—even being banned from the show’s set—David reveals the emotional abuse and inner turmoil that he says plagued his childhood.

This searing memoir reflects on David’s ventures with American Idol, a tour with Demi Lovato, and a two year sabbatical as a missionary in South America, charting his path through heartbreak, estrangement, three engagements, thoughts of suicide, and finally, his courageous decision to leave the Mormon Church in order to live authentically as a queer man. Featuring never-before-seen photos, Devout is a must-read for fans of pop culture, American Idol, and anyone deconstructing their religious upbringing, or who’s ever wrestled with who they are versus who they’re told to be.

Narrated by the author, the audiobook features three new songs coinciding with themes from his memoir—"On Purpose," "Old and Young," and "Stay"—that David was inspired to cowrite along his journey and performs for the very first time only on the audiobook of Devout!
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I highly recommend Devout, especially as an audiobook read by the author himself. While I do not find the author's life experience itself relatable, I deeply related to certain exchanges with his parents and to the lasting effects of religious indoctrination.
After losing close family members who were devoted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I was left with many unanswered questions and unspoken opinions. This audiobook brought me comfort in an unexpected way. It helped me feel less alone and offered insight into where the beliefs and inner conflicts of members of this religion are rooted. Listening felt like being gently guided through complex emotions like grief, faith, doubt, and identity with honesty and compassion.
Anyone struggling after choosing to take life into their own hands and trying to find happiness will find this story hard to turn off. It is a reminder that you are not alone!
And I know it may be unbearably hard now, there will be other times, and other ways forward.
As a final, very personal touch, the audiobook ends with three new songs that hit right in the feels!

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